Petroleum Development in Louisiana's Coastal Zone

by Dianne Lindstedt, Louisiana Geological Survey, Baton, Rouge, LA, USA,
Lori Nunn, Louisiana Geological Survey, Baton, Rouge, LA, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Coastal Zone '85

Abstract:

The most intense petroleum development activity in the nation's coastal area has been concentrated in Louisiana. Most of Louisiana's production has occurred in the coastal zone. The development of petroleum resources in the OCS and the coastal zone has resulted in long-term environmental impacts which have affected wetlands, accelerated land loss, and altered the socioeconomic structure of Louisiana's coastal parishes.

Subject Headings: Wetlands (coastal) | Petroleum | Non-renewable energy | Wells (oil and gas) | Land use | Wildlife | Structural engineering | Louisiana | United States

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